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4.) X = 8 in. _y= 10 in. 6 in. X 4 in.

4.) X = 8 in. _y= 10 in. 6 in. X 4 in.
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4.) X =
8 in.
_y=
10 in.
6 in.
X
4 in.

4.) X = 8 in. _y= 10 in. 6 in. X 4 in.-example-1
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User Almog Cohen
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Answer:

  • x = 3, y = 5

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Given

  • Similar right triangles (AA similarity)

Ratios of corresponding sides are equal.

Find missing sides

  • 4/8 = x/6
  • 1/2 = x/6
  • x = 6/2
  • x = 3

  • 4/8 = y/10
  • 1/2 = y/10
  • y = 10/2
  • y = 5
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